by Dr Aletta | May 12, 2019 | Life Matters, Parenting, Relationships
Let’s not deny that there can be a dark, bittersweet side to Mothers’ Day. As illustrated so simply and beautifully by the artist Mari Andrew, there are often complex stories behind any given person’s experience of Mother’s Day. Several of the...
by Dr Aletta | Apr 9, 2019 | Family Matters, Parenting, Relationships
Expecting? Feeling a little anxious about what happens now that two is becoming three, maybe more? Explore What’s Next is very happy to announce a new program for you! This May, Nicole Brown, LCSW, Explore What’s Next Associate, Gottman Institute Trained Educator and...
by Christine Frank | Mar 12, 2019 | Adulting, Family Matters, Kids, Life Matters, Parenting, Relationships
The way people socialize has evolved significantly throughout the years. The parents of the millennial generation did not have the same level of instantaneous communication that we have today. With email, texting, FaceTime, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, dating...
by Dr Aletta | Feb 19, 2019 | Family Matters, Relationships
Are you your family’s scapegoat? How would you know? Do you find yourself on the defensive a lot? Do you hear stories, first or second hand, from various members of the family about your bad behavior? Stories that are very old, or not true or at best,...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 8, 2019 | Relationships, Stress
You got engaged over the holidays! Congratulations! That is so exciting! I am very happy for you both. What’s next? Wedding planning! Yay! Or is it, Yay? Turning to a pop culture reference I’m reminded of a scene in the movie Bride Wars. The focus finally...
by Dr Aletta | Dec 28, 2018 | Adulting, Anxiety, Relationships
Around this time of year, along with the presents and twinkle lights, there are people holding their breath. They are holding their breath because they are in a relationship that isn’t working and they’re waiting for the right time to break up. If you are...
